Proclamation on Made In America Day and Made In America Week, 2020

 

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2020 MADE IN AMERICA DAY AND MADE IN AMERICA WEEK, 2020   - - - - - - -   BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA   A PROCLAMATION          The "Made in America" stamp stands for excellence in craftsmanship.  It is a testament to the expertise of our millions of inventors, craftsmen, tradesmen, and laborers who make up the most skilled, innovative, and dedicated workforce in the world.  On Made in America Day, and throughout Made in America Week, we commend these hardworking men and women and recommit ourselves to strengthening American manufacturing as we rebuild the greatest economy in our Nation's history for a second time.      For too long, politicians failed to recognize the critical importance of using American labor to make American goods, so that the profits and jobs stay here at home.  They enabled American companies to ship their jobs overseas and sat by while foreign companies ripped off our products.  They fostered in our country a dangerous reliance on foreign countries while neglecting American workers and American families.  These days are over.  Under my Administration, these forgotten men and women are forgotten no longer.  I pledged to always put American workers first, and as President, I have delivered on that promise, vigorously implementing trade and manufacturing policies that encourage the building, creating, and growing of more products right here at home.  As a result, we are creating jobs, improving lives, and strengthening our families, our neighbors, and our Nation.       This year, the coronavirus pandemic has exposed the profound failures of past trade and manufacturing policies.  It has never been clearer that foreign dependence is not only the antithesis of the American spirit, but it also endangers our national security in times of crisis.  To ensure domestic resilience moving forward, my Administration has renegotiated international trade agreements and enacted manufacturing policies that encourage buying American and hiring American like never before.  Earlier this year, the landmark United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement took effect -- reopening factories, bringing home hundreds of thousands of jobs, and reasserting America's manufacturing might.  I have also signed Executive Orders that strengthen production standards under the Buy American Act and ensure the Federal Government maximizes its use of American-made products.      As our Nation continues to reopen our economy, I call on businesses to sign our Pledge to America's Workers.  The programs involved will be essential to getting Americans back to work by educating, training, and reskilling workers of all ages.  More businesses taking the Pledge will further our economic comeback and ensure we regain the strides we had made under my Administration.      "Made in America" is not a slogan.  It is a solemn pledge.  It is the foundation of our renewed success.  On every front, my Administration will continue to fight for American workers, American jobs, and American businesses to ensure prosperity today and for America's future generations.      NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 5, 2020, as Made in America Day and this week, October 4 through October 10, 2020, as Made in America Week.  I call upon all Americans to pay special tribute to builders, ranchers, crafters, entrepreneurs, and all those who work with their hands every day to make America great.      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.                                  DONALD J. TRUMP

Proclamation on Child Health Day, 2020

 

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2020

CHILD HEALTH DAY, 2020   - - - - - - -   BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA   A PROCLAMATION          Children are one of life's greatest blessings.  They bring boundless joy to families and enrich our communities.  On Child Health Day, we are reminded of our solemn obligation to love and protect these precious lives, and we recommit to helping America's youth reach their full potential.      Our Nation is home to the greatest doctors and medical professionals in the world, and yet, the health of too many American children is compromised at the earliest stages of life.  To end this tragedy, my Administration is taking action to empower doctors and families so that children thrive at every stage of development.  To reduce the rate of infant death, we have invested more than $100 million in the Healthy Start initiative, which particularly targets minority communities.  We have also updated and improved clinical guidelines that healthcare professionals use for prenatal checkups, leading to safer births and healthier babies.  As President, and as a father and grandfather, I will continue to work to ensure that every American family has the ability to raise healthy children, regardless of their income, education, or racial or ethnic background.      It is also vitally important to safeguard the mental, spiritual, and physical health of our children as they grow up.  To this end, the First Lady launched her BE BEST initiative in 2018, an effort that has promoted whole-of-person wellness for children since its inception.  BE BEST encourages character development and respect for others and provides education, awareness, and coping skills to help youth navigate issues they may face, including online safety and opioid and drug misuse.  The positive habits encouraged by the BE BEST program have and will continue to develop future leaders, strengthening our Nation and affecting positive change in communities throughout the United States.      This year, we also celebrate 10 years of success in the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program, which helps prevent child neglect and provides families with the tools they need to raise children who are physically, socially, and emotionally healthy.  The First Lady and I recognize the importance of creating a healthy environment in which to raise a child, and my Administration will always support children in need.       In recent months, we have also seen the effects of the coronavirus on the health of our Nation's children.  While children are at a very low risk from the coronavirus itself, lockdowns and school closures pose significant risks to the health and wellbeing of our young people.  My Administration recognizes that extended school closures cause students to fall behind academically and can have devastating effects on the long-term prospects for school-aged children.  Many children, especially those from low-income and minority communities, rely on schools for resources that they do not have access to when schools are closed.  Schools provide meals, counseling, physical activity, social interaction, and other experiences that play a crucial role in the development of our young people.  For these reasons, lockdowns and school closures can often pose a greater risk to children than the coronavirus, and we must take action to both empower parents and students to take control of their education and equip teachers to best ensure the wellbeing of their students.      In recognition of the vital role schools play in the health of our Nation's children, my Administration has taken aggressive action to help our schools open safely.  The bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, which I signed into law in March, designates $750 million -- in addition to the $10.6 billion already appropriated -- in funding to the Head Start and Early Head Start programs, which help prepare low-income children for kindergarten.  Furthermore, we have provided school districts with $25 billion for personal protective equipment and other resources to lower the risk of the spread of coronavirus, and I have called on the Congress to provide an additional $105 billion toward this effort.  We have also provided every State with revolutionary point-of-care tests that deliver results in under 15 minutes.  In preparation for the imminent delivery of a safe, effective coronavirus vaccine, last month I also directed the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act which allows State‑licensed pharmacy professionals to administer vaccines to individuals ages three and older.  This action will greatly expand vaccine access, especially among children, and will expedite our ongoing recovery effort.  As one Nation, we will continue our push to safely reopen while also protecting the most vulnerable among us.      Our Nation's children are the hope and promise of our future.  Parents, educators, clergy members, mentors, and community volunteers all influence and shape the lives of young people.  On this Child Health Day, let us renew our commitment to the vital role we all share in raising, nurturing, protecting, empowering, and encouraging America's youth so that they may enjoy healthy, happy, and fulfilled lives.        The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 18, 1928, as amended (36 U.S.C. 105), has called for the designation of the first Monday in October as Child Health Day and has requested that the President issue a proclamation in observance of this day.      NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Monday, October 5, 2020, as Child Health Day.  I call upon families, child health professionals, faith-based and community organizations, and governments to help ensure that America's children stay safe and healthy.      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.                                  DONALD J. TRUMP

Proclamation on Fire Prevention Week, 2020

 

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2020 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, 2020   - - - - - - -   BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA   A PROCLAMATION          During Fire Prevention Week, we are reminded to keep doing our part to prevent fires before they tragically claim lives and destroy homes, businesses, and natural resources.  Every American can play a role in raising awareness about preventing fires and taking simple precautions to help prevent fire-related deaths and injuries.  We also commend our Nation's brave firefighters and emergency workers who risk their health and safety each day, and we solemnly remember those who gave their lives in service to protect Americans and our communities.  This week, I encourage all Americans to take steps to prepare their family, property, and community on what to do before, during, and after a fire.      This year, courageous firefighters and other brave Americans have confronted one of the worst fire seasons in our history.  We have seen more than 43,500 wildfires, lost more than 10,000 buildings, and 35 people have tragically died.  In the Western States, more than 30,000 firefighters -- the largest deployment in history -- have battled these fires, risking their lives for their fellow Americans' safety.  My Administration is thankful for the assistance from our National Guard, Navy, Marine Corps, and international partners from Canada and Mexico to help end this devastation.      This tragic fire season is another reminder of the importance of effective forest management, which can play a big role in helping prevent forest fires.  Proactive steps such as cleaning forest floors to remove flammable limbs and leaves can help reduce the risk of large fires and improve the health of our Nation's forests.  In 2020, I have approved more than 30 Stafford Act Declarations, including Fire Management Assistance Grants, to help multiple States stop fires, and we continue to encourage active forest management efforts throughout the country.      This year, we also give special recognition to the many American firefighters who joined the valiant efforts of our Australian allies in fighting bushfires that killed hundreds of people and countless animals and destroyed thousands of homes.  Tragically, three Americans perished in this courageous effort.  These heroes, all veterans of the United States Armed Forces, embodied the very best of the American spirit in their desire to help others, and we will always honor their memory.      Home fires are also a cause for significant concern.  Cooking fires are one of the most common types of residential fires, and fires in the home can start easily if the right precautions are not taken.  I recommend that Americans take active steps to protect themselves and their families at home, including by testing smoke alarms once a month and replacing them after 10 years, as recommended by the United States Fire Administration.  Additionally, it is important to have a fire escape route in place so all are prepared for how to leave the home if a fire does occur.  We can all do our part to prevent fires in and around our homes to protect the lives of our families and neighbors.      Throughout this Fire Prevention Week, we come together to recognize the threat posed by fire, honor the lives it claims each year, and recommit to preventing fires in our homes, businesses, and across this great Nation's wildlands.  I encourage all Americans to reduce fire deaths, injuries, and property loss through prudent preparation.      NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 4 through October 10, 2020, as Fire Prevention Week.  On Sunday, October 4, 2020, in accordance with Public Law 107–51, the flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff at all Federal office buildings in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.  I call on all Americans to participate in this observance with appropriate programs and activities and by renewing their efforts to prevent fires and their tragic consequences.      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth.                                DONALD J. TRUMP

White House Photo's of the Week for September 26 - October 3, 2020

 

Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2020

Photos of the Week Saturday, September 26, 2020 President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, along with Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence, meet with Judge Amy Coney Barrett, the President’s nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, her husband Jesse and their children Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)      President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump meet with Judge Amy Coney Barrett, the President’s nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, her husband Jesse and their children Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)     President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pose for a photo with Judge Amy Coney Barrett, the President’s nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, her husband Jesse and their children Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)     President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pose for a photo with Judge Amy Coney Barrett and her family members after being announced as the President’s nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)     President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump pose for a photo with Judge Amy Coney Barrett and her family members after being announced as the President’s nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)     First Lady Melania Trump receives applause as she arrives to attend President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)     President Donald J. Trump announces Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)      Judge Amy Coney Barrett receives a standing ovation from President Donald J. Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and guests as she is announced as the President’s nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)     President Donald J. Trump announces Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Amy Rossetti)     President Donald J. Trump announces Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)     First Lady Melania Trump attends President Donald J. Trump’s announcement of Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)     Judge Amy Coney Barrett delivers remarks after President Donald J. Trump announced her as his nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)     Judge Amy Coney Barrett delivers remarks after President Donald J. Trump announced her as his nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)     Judge Amy Coney Barrett joins President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on the Colonnade of the White House Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, after being announced as the President’s nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)     President Donald J. Trump walks with Judge Amy Coney Barrett and her family along the Colonnade of the White House Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, after announcing Barrett as his nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States during an event in the Rose Garden. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)      First Lady Melania Trump walks with the children of Judge Amy Coney Barrett after attending the President’s announcement of Barrett as his nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, on the Colonnade of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)     President Donald J. Trump talks to members of the press along the South Lawn driveway of the White House Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, before boarding Marine One to begin his trip to Middletown, Pa. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)      President Donald J. Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, en route to Middletown, Pa. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)     President Donald J. Trump is joined by members of the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation as he walks across the tarmac after disembarking Air Force One at Harrisburg International Airport Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Harrisburg, Pa. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)       President Donald J. Trump waves as he prepares to board the Presidential limousine at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, en route to the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)       Sunday, September 27, 2020 President Donald J. Trump listens to a reporter’s question during a press conference Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)     The Gold Star Family of United States Marine Capt. Jesse Melton III poses for a photo with President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump during a reception in honor of Gold Star Families Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in the Blue Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)      President Donald J. Trump signs a flag patch for the Gold Star Family of United States Army Pfc. Tony J. Potter Jr. during a reception in honor of Gold Star Families Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in the Blue Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)       President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive to a reception in honor of Gold Star Families Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)     President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks during a reception in honor of Gold Star Families Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)      A White House Social Aide lights a candle in remembrance of Gold Star Family members during a reception in honor of Gold Star Families Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)       President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump join guests in singing “America the Beautiful” during a reception in honor of Gold Star Families Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)     The Gold Star Family of United States Marine Capt. Jesse Melton III stands and salutes as the name of their loved one is read aloud and a remembrance candle is lit during a reception to honor Gold Star Families Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)        Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence join the Gold Star Family of Wayne Jones stands as the name of their loved one is read aloud and a remembrance candle is lit during a reception to honor Gold Star Families Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)        The Gold Star Family of United States Marine Sgt. Christopher Jacobs stands as the name of their loved one is read aloud and a remembrance candle is lit during a reception to honor Gold Star Families Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)        Monday, September 28, 2020 President Donald J. Trump speaks with members of the press after touring a Lordstown Motors 2021 Endurance vehicle Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, on the South Lawn driveway of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)      President Donald J. Trump, joined by Lordstown Motors CEO Steve Burns, tours a Lordstown Motors 2021 Endurance vehicle Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, on the South Lawn driveway of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)      President Donald J. Trump delivers an update on the Nation’s coronavirus testing strategy Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)      President Donald J. Trump listens as Vice President Mike Pence delivers remarks during an update on the Nation’s coronavirus testing strategy Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Delano Scott)      Assistant Secretary for Health Adm. Brett Giroir demonstrates a new 15-minute Covid-19 test during an update on the Nation’s coronavirus testing strategy Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)       Vice President Mike Pence, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, and White House senior advisors attend the President’s update on the Nation’s coronavirus testing strategy Monday, Sept. 28, 2020, in the Rose Garden of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)      Tuesday, September 29, 2020 President Donald J. Trump, joined by First Lady Melania Trump, gives a fist pump to a crowd waving American flags on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, before boarding Marine One to begin their trip to Cleveland, Ohio. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)     Marine One carrying President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump lifts off from the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md. to begin their trip to Cleveland, Ohio. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)     President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are escorted from Marine One to Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, to begin their trip to Cleveland, Ohio. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)     President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump disembark Air Force One at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Cleveland, Ohio. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)      Vice President Mike Pence, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and White House Counsel Pat Cipollone arrive to the United States Capitol Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Delano Scott)     Vice President Mike Pence meets with Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and White House Counsel Pat Cipollone Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Delano Scott)     Vice President Mike Pence meets with members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in the White House Situation Room. (Official White House Photo by Delano Scott)      Wednesday, September 30, 2020 President Donald J. Trump walks from the Oval Office of the White House to the South Lawn driveway Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn to begin his trip to Minnesota. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)      President Donald J. Trump talks to members of the press along the South Lawn driveway of the White House Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn to begin his trip to Minnesota. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)      President Donald J. Trump boards Air Force One at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport in Minneapolis Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, en route to Duluth International Airport in Duluth, Minn.  (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)      President Donald J. Trump applauds an awaiting crowd as he prepares to disembark Air Force One at Duluth International Airport Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Duluth, Minn.  (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)      Vice President Mike Pence waves as he boards Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, en route to Marietta, Georgia. (Official White House Photo by Delano Scott)      Thursday, October 1, 2020 President Donald J. Trump departs the Oval Office of the White House Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn to begin his trip to New Jersey. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)      President Donald J. Trump waves as he walks across the South Lawn of the White House Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, before boarding Marine One to begin his trip to New Jersey. (Official White House Photo by Tia Dufour)